Food Act 1984

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Food Act 1984

Food Act 1984 (1984 c. 30)

Part I Food Generally

[F2] Pts. 1, 2 repealed (E.W.S.) (1.1.1991 except for the repeal of ss. 13 (in part), 16-20, 1.4.1991 for the repeal of s. 13 for further purposes, 1.4.1992 for the repeal of s. 13 otherwise and 3.4.1992 in so far as not already in force) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59, Sch. 5 (with s. 54, Sch. 4 paras. 6-8); S.I. 1990/2372, reg. 2(c)(d); S.I. 1992/57, reg. 2 [Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeals made (4.11.1991) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

Composition and labelling of food

1 Offences as to preparation and sale of injurious foods.

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2 General protection for purchasers of food.

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3 Defences in proceedings under s. 2.

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4 Regulations as to composition of food etc.

[F3] S. 4(5) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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5 Ministers’ power to obtain particulars of ingredients.

[F4] S. 5(5) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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6 Food falsely described.

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7 Regulations as to describing food.

[F5] S. 7(3) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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Food unfit for human consumption

8 Sale etc. of unfit food.

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9 Examination and seizure of suspected food.

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10 Food as prizes etc.

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11 Food in transit.

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12 Products of knackers’ yards.

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Hygiene

13 Regulations as to food hygiene.

[F6] S. 13(10) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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14 Court’s power to disqualify caterer.

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15 Byelaws as to food.

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Registration of premises and licensing of vehicles

16 Registration: ice-cream, sausages etc.

[F7] Ss. 16-20 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16), s. 59(4), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art.2

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17 Extension of s. 16 to other businesses.

[F7] Ss. 16-20 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16), s. 59(4), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art.2

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18 Application for registration.

[F7] Ss. 16-20 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16), s. 59(4), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art.2

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19 Refusal or cancellation of registration.

[F7] Ss. 16-20 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16), s. 59(4), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art.2

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20 Regulations for licensing vehicles, stalls etc.

[F7] Ss. 16-20 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16), s. 59(4), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art.2

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Control of food premises

21 Closure order.

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22 Emergency order.

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23 Compensation.

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24 Appeals.

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25 Offences against food premises control.

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26 Ships.

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Ice-cream, horseflesh and shellfish

27 Sale of ice-cream from stalls etc.

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28 Prevention of spread of disease by ice-cream.

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29 Sale of horseflesh.

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30 Cleansing of shellfish.

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Food poisoning

31 Inspection and control of infected food.

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Part II Milk, Dairies and Cream Substitutes

Milk and dairies

32 Meaning of “dairy”, “dairy farm” etc.

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33 Milk and Dairies Regulations.

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34 Registration.

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35 Sale of milk from diseased cows.

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36 Adulteration.

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37 Appointment of veterinary inspectors.

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Special designations of milk, and their use

38 Milk (Special Designation) Regulations.

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39 Restrictions.

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Compulsory use of special designations in specified areas, and licences for specified areas

40 Special designations: retail sales.

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41 Special designations: catering.

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42 Special designations: exemption.

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43 Specified areas.

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44 Milk processing facilities.

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45 Breach of retailer’s licence.

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46 Restriction on liability under s. 45.

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47 Interpretation of ss. 39 to 46.

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Cream substitutes

48 Misuse of designation “cream”.

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49 Reconstituted cream.

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Part III Markets

50 Establishment or acquisition.

A local authority may—

[F8] Words substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 2(1)

(a) establish a market within their area;

[F8] Words substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 2(1)

(b) acquire by agreement (but not otherwise), either by purchase or on lease, the whole or any part of an existing market undertaking within their area, and any rights enjoyed by any person within their area in respect of a market and of tolls,

[F8] Words substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 2(1)

and, in either case, may provide—

(i) a market place with convenient approaches to it;

(ii) a market house and other buildings convenient for the holding of a market.

(2) A market shall not be established in pursuance of this section so as to interfere with any rights, powers or privileges enjoyed within the authority’s area in respect of a market by any person, without that person’s consent.

[F9] Words substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 2(2)

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a local authority shall not be regarded as enjoying any rights, powers or privileges within another local authority’s area by reason only of the fact that they maintain within their own area a market which has been established under paragraph (a) of subsection (1) or under the corresponding provision of any earlier enactment

51 Power to sell to local authority.

(1) The owner of a market undertaking, or of any rights in respect of a market and of tolls, whether established under, or enjoyed by virtue of, statutory powers or not, may sell or lease to a local authority the whole or any part of his market undertaking or rights, but subject to all attached liabilities.

(2) A sale by a . . . company under this section must be authorised—

[F11] Word repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, 59(4), Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 5

(a) if the company is a company within the meaning of the Companies Act 1985, by special resolution;

[F12] Figure substituted by the Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 9, SIF 27), s. 30, Sch. 2

[F13] Words in s. 51(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 37 (with art. 12)

(b) if the company is not such a company, by a resolution passed by three-fourths in number and value of the members present, either personally or by proxy, at a meeting specially convened for the purpose with notice of the business to be transacted.

52 Market days and hours.

A market authority may appoint the days on which, and the hours during which, markets are to be held.

53 Charges.

(1) A market authority may demand in respect of the market, . . ., such charges as they may from time to time determine.

[F14] Words repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, 59(4), Sch. 2 para. 4, Sch. 5

(2) A market authority who provide—

(a) a weighing machine for weighing cattle, sheep or swine; or

(b) a cold air store or refrigerator for the storage and preservation of meat and other articles of food,

may demand in respect of the weighing of such animals or, as the case may be, the use of the store or refrigerator such charges as they may from time to time determine.

(3) The authority—

(a) shall keep exhibited in conspicuous places in the market place, and in any market house, tables stating in large and legibly printed characters the several charges payable under this Part; and

(b) shall keep so much of the tables as relates to charges payable . . . in respect of the weighing of animals, conspicuously exhibited at every weighing machine provided by them in connection with the market for the purpose.

[F16] Words repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, 59(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(3), Sch. 5

(4) A person who demands or accepts a charge greater than that for the time being authorised shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

(5) Nothing in this section applies in relation to rents charged by a market authority in respect of the letting of accommodation within their market for any period longer than one week.

54 Time for payment of charges.

(1) Charges payable in respect of the market shall be paid from time to time on demand to an authorised market officer.

(2) Charges payable in respect of the weighing of cattle, sheep or swine shall be paid in advance to an authorised market officer by the person bringing the animals to be weighed.

(3) Charges payable in respect of animals brought to the market for sale shall be payable, and may be demanded by an authorised market officer—

(a) as soon as the animals in respect of which they are payable are brought into the market place, and

(b) before they are put into any pen, or tied up in the market place,

but further charges shall be payable and may be demanded in respect of any of the animals which are not removed within one hour after the close of the market.

55 Recovery of charges.

If a person liable to pay any charge authorised under this Part does not pay it when lawfully demanded, the market authority may, by any authorised market officer, levy it by distress—

(a) of all or any of the animals, poultry or other articles in respect of which the charge is payable, or

(b) of any other animals, poultry or articles in the market belonging to, or in the charge of, the person liable,

and any such charge may also be recovered either summarily as a civil debt or in any court of competent jurisdiction.

56 Prohibited sales in market hours.

A person (other than a pedlar holding a certificate under the Pedlars Act 1871) who on a market day and during market hours sells or exposes for sale any articles—

[M1] 1871 c. 96.

(a) which are specified in a byelaw made by the market authority, and

(b) which are commonly sold in the market,

and such sale or exposure for sale—

(i) is in any place within the authority’s area, and

[F18] Word substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 6

(ii) is within such distance from the market as the authority may by byelaw declare,

is liable to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

This subsection does not apply to a sale or exposure for sale in a person’s own dwelling place or shop, or in, or at the door of, any premises to a person resident in those premises.

(2) The market authority shall keep exhibited in conspicuous positions in the vicinity of the market notices stating the effect of any byelaw made under this section.

57 Weighing machines and scales.

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(2) A market authority in whose market cattle, sheep or swine are sold shall, unless there is in force an order of the Minister declaring that the circumstances are such as to render compliance with this subsection unnecessary—

(a) provide to that Minister’s satisfaction one or more weighing machines adapted for weighing such animals; and

(b) appoint officers to attend to the weighing of such animals.

A weighing machine provided under this subsection shall for the purposes of section 1 of the Markets and Fairs (Weighing of Cattle) Act 1926, be deemed to have been provided for the purpose of complying with the provisions of the principal Act referred to in that Act of 1926.

[M2] 1926 c. 21.

57A Provision of cold stores.

[F20] S. 57A inserted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 8

(1) A market authority may provide a cold air store or refrigerator for the storage and preservation of meat and other articles of food.

(2) Any proposal by a market authority to provide under this section a cold air store or refrigerator within the area of another local authority requires the consent of that other authority, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(3) Any question whether or not such a consent is unreasonably withheld shall be referred to and determined by the Ministers.

(4) Subsections (1) to (5) of section 250 of the Local Government Act 1972 (which relate to local inquiries) shall apply for the purposes of this section as if any reference in those subsections to that Act included a reference to this section.

[M3] 1972 c.70(81:1).

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59 Information for market officer.

The person in charge of any vehicle in which, and any other person by whom, animals, poultry or other articles are brought for sale in the market shall give to any authorised market officer such information—

(a) as to their number and kind, or

(b) in the case of articles on which charges are made by reference to weight, as to their weight,

as that officer may require.

60 Market byelaws.

A local authority who maintain a market, whether or not they are a market authority within the meaning of this Act, may make byelaws—

(a) for regulating the use of the market place, and the buildings, stalls, pens and standings in that market place;

(b) for preventing nuisances or obstructions in the market place, or in the immediate approaches to it;

(c) for regulating porters and carriers resorting to the market, and fixing the charges to be made for carrying articles from the market within the district.

(d) after consulting the fire and rescue authority ..., for preventing the spread of fires in the market.

[F23] Words in s. 60(d) substituted (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 56(2); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

[F24] Words in s. 60(d) repealed (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541), art. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 32(2), Sch. 4 (with art. 49) (as amended by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/484), arts. 1(1), 2)

61 Interpretation of Part III, and exclusion of City of London.

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—

“authorised market officer” means an officer of a market authority specially authorised by them to collect charges in their market,

“charges” includes stallage or tolls,

“fire and rescue authority” in relation to a market, means—

[F25] Words in s. 61 substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 11

[F26] Words in s. 61 substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541), art. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 32(3) (with art. 49) (as amended by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/484), arts. 1(1), 2)

(a) where the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the market, the enforcing authority within the meaning given by article 25 of that Order; or

(b) in any other case, the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for the area in which the market is situated.

“food” has the same meaning as in the Food Safety Act 1990;

“local authority” means a district council, a London borough council or a parish council but, in relation to Wales, means a county council, county borough council or community council;

[F27] Words in s. 61 inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(3), Sch. 9 para. 14 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1

“market authority” means a local authority who maintain a market which has been established or acquired under section 50(1) or under the corresponding provisions of any earlier enactment.

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[F28] Words repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, 59(4), Sch. 2 para. 11, Sch. 5

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[F29] Pt. 4 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 60(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art. 2

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[F29] Pt. 4 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 60(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art. 2

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[F29] Pt. 4 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 60(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art. 2

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[F29] Pt. 4 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 60(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art. 2

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[F29] Pt. 4 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 60(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art. 2

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[F29] Pt. 4 repealed (3.4.1992) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 60(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 1992/57, art. 2

Part V Sugar Beet and Cold Storage

Ministerial functions as to sugar beet

68 Research and education.

[F30] S. 68 repealed (E.W.) (9.5.2003) by Regulatory Reform (Sugar Beet Research and Education) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1281), arts. 1(1), 3

[F31] Act repealed (S.) (16.6.2025) by Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 11), s. 38(2), sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2025/167, reg. 2, sch.

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69 Crop price.

[F32] Act repealed (S.) (16.6.2025) by Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 11), s. 38(2), sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2025/167, reg. 2, sch.

(1) If as regards the home-grown beet crop for any year it is made to appear to the Ministers—

(a) by the processors of home-grown beet, or

(b) by a body which is in their opinion substantially representative of the groers of home-grown beet,

that the processors and that body are unable to agree on the prices and other terms and conditions for the purchase of home-grown beet by the processors, the Ministers may determine or designate a person to determine those prices, terms and conditions.

(2) Any purchase by processors for which prices, terms and conditions have been so determined, or contract for such a purchase, shall take effect as a purchase or contract for purchase at those prices and on those terms and conditions.

(3) In this section and section 69A -“home-grown beet” means sugar beet grown in Great Britain; and “the Ministers” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Secretary of State for Wales, acting jointly.

[F33] Words substituted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 14

[F34] Words in s. 69(3) inserted (E.W.) (9.5.2003) by Regulatory Reform (Sugar Beet Research and Education) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1281), arts. 1(1), 4

69A Information.

[F35] S. 69A inserted by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 2 para. 15

(1) For the purpose of facilitating—

(a) the making of a determination under section 69(1); or

(b) the preparation or conduct of discussions concerning Community arrangements for or relating to the regulation of the market for sugar,

the appropriate Minister may serve on any processor of home-grown beet a notice requiring him to furnish in writing, within such period as is specified in the notice, such information as is so specified.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), information obtained under subsection (1) shall not be disclosed without the previous consent in writing of the person by whom the information was furnished; and a person who discloses any information so obtained in contravention of this subsection shall be liable—

(a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both;

(b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both.

(3) Nothing in subsection (2) shall restrict the disclosure of information to any of the Ministers or the disclosure—

(a) of information obtained under subsection (1)(a)—

(i) to a person designated to make a determination under section 69(1); or

(ii) to a body which substantially represents the growers of home-grown beet; or

(b) of information obtained under subsection (1)(b), to the EU institution concerned.

[F36] Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 3, 6 (with arts. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))

(4) In this section “ the appropriate Minister ” means—

(a) in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and

(b) in relation to Scotland or Wales, the Secretary of State

Cold storage

70 Provision of cold storage.

[F37] S. 70 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 52(b), 59(4), Sch. 2 paras. 12, 16, Sch. 5

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Part VI Administration, Enforcement and Legal Proceedings

Administration

71 Food and drugs authorities.

[F38] S. 71 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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72 Local authorities for purposes of this Act.

[F39] S. 72 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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73 Meaning of “authorised officer”.

[F40] S. 73 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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74 Duty to enforce.

[F41] S. 74 repealed (E.W.S.) (1.1.1991) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59, Sch. 5 (with s. 54); S.I. 1990/2372, reg. 2(c)(d)[Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. (4.11.1991) by virtue of the repeals made by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

[F42] S. 74(4) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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75 Joint boards.

[F43] S. 75 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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Sampling and analysis

76 Public analysts.

[F44] S. 76 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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77 Facilities for examination.

[F45] S. 77 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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78 Powers of sampling.

[F46] S. 78 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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79 Right to have samples analysed.

[F47] S. 79 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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80 Samples taken for analysis.

[F48] S. 80 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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81 Sampling of milk.

[F49] S. 81 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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82 Sampling powers of Minister’s inspectors.

[F50] S. 82 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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83 Minister’s power of direction.

[F51] S. 83 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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84 Where division not practicable.

[F52] S. 84 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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85 Examination of food not for sale.

[F53] S. 85 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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86 Quarterly reports of analysts.

[F54] S. 86 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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Enforcement

87 Power to enter premises.

[F55] S. 87 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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88 Additional power of entry.

[F56] S. 88 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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89 Powers of entry of Ministers’ officers.

[F57] S. 89 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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90 Movement of imported food.

[F58] S. 90 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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91 Obstruction.

[F59] S. 91 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59(4), Sch. 5

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Legal proceedings

92 Offences triable either way.

[F60] S. 92 repealed (1.1.1991 except for specified purposes, 3.4.1992 in so far as not already in force) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59, Sch. 5 (with s. 54); S.I. 1990/2372, reg. 2(c)(d); S.I. 1992/57, reg. 2

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93 Summary offences.

(1) Any offence to which this section applies is triable summarily.

(2) The offences to which this section applies are—

(a) an offence under any provision of this Act specified in subsection (3);

(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) The provisions of this Act mentioned in paragraph (a) of subsection (2) are—

(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(f) section 53(4);

(g) section 56(1);

(h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(j) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(k) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

94 Offences by corporations.

(1) Where an offence under this Act, or any regulations or order made under this Act, which has been committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of—

(a) any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or

(b) any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity,

he as well as the body corporate shall be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

95 Prosecutions.

(1) No prosecution for an offence under this Act or regulations made under this Act which is triable either summarily or on indictment shall be begun after the expiry of—

(a) three years from the commission of the offence, or

(b) one year from its discovery by the prosecutor,

whichever is the earlier.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F68] S. 96 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

97 Evidence of analysis.

[F69] S. 97 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

[F70] S. 97(5) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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98–109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F71] Ss. 98–109 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

Part VII General and Supplemental

Acquisition of land, and order to permit works

110 Compulsory purchase of land.

A local authority may be authorised by the responsible Minister to purchase land compulsorily for the purposes of this Act, except for the purposes of paragraph (b) of section 50(1), and in relation to the compulsory purchase of land under this section—

(a) the Aquisition of Land Act 1981 applies; and

[M4] 1981 c. 67.

(b) “land” includes any interest in land and any easement or right in, to or over land.

In this section “the responsible Minister”, in relation to the purposes of section 70, means the Minister, and in relation to the other purposes of this Act means the Secretary of State.

111 Order to occupier to permit works.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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Inquiries, and default

112 Local Inquiries.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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113 Default: local authorities etc.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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114 Default: food and drugs authorities.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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115 Expenses under ss. 113 and 114.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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Protection

116 Officer acting in good faith.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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117 Liability to rates no disqualification.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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Subordinate legislation

118 Certain regulations and orders.

[F73] Ss. 111–120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5[Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeals made (4.11.1991) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

[F74] S. 118(7) repealed (N.I.) ( 4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch.4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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119 Community provisions.

[F72] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

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120 Statutory instruments.

[F75] Ss. 111-120 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5[Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeals made (4.11.1991) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

[F76] S. 120(5) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2).

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121 Byelaws.

(1) The confirming authority in respect of byelaws made under this Act by a local authority in England is the Secretary of State.

[F77] Words in s. 121(1) inserted (31.3.2015) by Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Act 2012 (anaw 2), s. 22(2), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 2015/1025, art. 2(r) (with art. 3)

(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply to byelaws of a class prescribed by regulations under section 236A(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.

(2), (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

122–130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F80] Ss. 122-131 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

Interpretation and operation

131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F81] Ss. 122–131 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

132 Interpretation: further provision.

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires ...—

[F82] Words in s. 132(1) repealed (1.1.1991 for specified purposes, 1.4.1991 for further purposes, 1.4.1992 in so far as not already in force) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), s. 59, Sch. 5 (with s. 54); S.I. 1990/2372, reg. 2(c)(d)

...

“animal” does not include bird or fish;

...

“the Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State, acting jointly, except in paragraph (a) of section 5(1), section 37 so far as it relates to the Minister’s power to appoint veterinary inspectors, sections 68(5), 83, 101(4), 114 and paragraph (b) of section 115(1), where it means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

...

(2) All powers and duties conferred or imposed by this Act shall be deemed to be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other powers and duties conferred or imposed by Act of Parliament, law or custom, and, subject to any repeal effected by, or other express provision of, this Act, all such other powers and duties may be exercised and shall be performed in the same manner as if this Act had not been passed.

133 Application to Crown.

[F83] S. 133 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5[Editorial note: S. 133 no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeal made (1.4.1992) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

[F84] S. 133(3) repealed (N.I.) (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(3).

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134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F85] S. 134 repealed by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5

135 Northern Ireland.

[F86] S. 135 repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/762, art. 51(4), Sch. 4; S.R. 1991/175, art. 2(2); and s. 136 subsequently expressed to be amended (11.4.2018) by S.I. 2018/378, art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4 (with art. 14))

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136 Citation, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be cited as the Food Act 1984.

(2) The following provisions of this Act apply to Scotland—

(a) sections 68 and 69, and paragraph 6 of Schedule 9,

(b), (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) This Act comes into force at the end of the period of three months beginning with the day on which it is passed.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULES 1–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 9 Transitional and Saving Provisions

[F90] Schs. 9-11 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5[Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeals made (4.11.1991) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

Time running

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section 41(1) Food and Drugs Act1955 c. 16. (4 & 5 Eliz. 2)

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Local Acts

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Public Health (Shell-Fish) Regulations S.R. & O. 1934/1342

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Orders under Defence (Sale of Food) Regulations S.R. & O. 1943/1553

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sugar Act 1956

[M5] 1956 c. 48.

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sections 252 and 254 Local Government Act 1972

[M6] 1972 c. 70.

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 10 Consequential Amendments

[F91] Schs. 9-11 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5[Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeals made (4.11.1991) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

City of London (Various Powers) Act 1959

[M7] 1959 c. xlix.

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

London County Council (General Powers) Act 1959

[M8] 1959 c. lii

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Public Health Act 1961

[M9] 1961 c. 64.

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weights and Measures Act 1963

[M10] 1963 c. 31.

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

London Government Act 1963

[M11] 1963 c. 33.

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Agriculture Act 1967

[M12] 1967 c. 22.

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Farm and Garden Chemicals Act 1967

[M13] 1967 c. 50.

10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trade Descriptions Act 1968

[M14] 1968 c. 29.

11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Health Services and Public Health Act 1968

[M15] 1968 c. 46.

13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Medicines Act 1968

[M16] 1968 c. 67.

14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transport Act 1968

[M17] 1968 c. 73.

16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Agriculture Act 1970

[M18] 1970 c. 40.

17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1971

[M19] 1971 c. 62.

18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Road Traffic Act 1972

[M20] 1972 c. 20.

19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1972

[M21] 1972 c. xl.

20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Poisons Act 1972

[M22] 1972 c. 66.

21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Local Government Act 1972

[M23] 1972 c. 70.

22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973

[M24] 1973 c. xxx.

24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

National Health Service Reorganisation Act 1973

[M25] 1973 c. 32.

27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Slaughterhouses Act 1974

[M26] 1974 c. 3.

28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weights and Measures etc. Act 1976

[M27] 1976 c. 77.

29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

City of London (Various Powers) Act 1977

[M28] 1977 c. xv.

31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consumer Safety Act 1978

[M29] 1978 c. 38.

32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979

[M30] 1979 c. 5.

33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982

[M31] 1982 c. 30.

34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984

[M32] 1984 c. 22.

35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 11 Repeals and Revocations

[F92] Schs. 9-11 repealed (E.W.S.) by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 54, 59(4), Sch. 5[Editorial note: Act no longer applies to N.I. by virtue of the repeals made (4.11.1991) by The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762), art. 1(2), 51, Sch. 4]

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TABLE OF DERIVATIONS Notes—1. The following abbreviations are used in this Table—

2. The Table does not generally acknowledge transfers of ministerial functions.